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Meet the knowledge at The Metre Stand, Earls Court Boat Show

by Neil ’Jaffa’ Harrison, The Metre Shed 28 Nov 2007 15:28 GMT 6 November 2007

The Metre Shed invites you to join us on The Metre Stand (1E52) at 3pm on Thursday 6th December during The Whyte & Mackay Earls Court Boat Show. This is a rare opportunity to meet the specialists that work to produce some of the most stunning classic metre boats and sailing yachts on the water today.

Leading persons involved with the classes will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss the intricacies of the metre boats and classic yachts, from the finite points of the rules, through logistics and event planning, to restoration and repair.

Confirmed to date are the following:

  • Lou Varney, Diverse Yachts – Custom and standard hardware & electronics
  • Phil Bennett, Doyle Sails - Racing and cruising inventories plus canvas work
  • Theo Rye, Naval architect – Specialist in classic yachts
  • Adrian White, Marine Surveyor – Specialists in classic yachts
  • Andy Postle, Allspars – Masts for racing and cruising, standing and running rigging & hydraulics
  • Avia Willment, The Metre Shed – Historian, metre rule fanatic, yacht owner and restorer
  • Mike Barnes, The Metre Shed – Boat builder and project foreman
  • Jaffa, The Metre Shed – Yacht and Project management, set up, coaching and race preparation
  • Simon Crawford, Marine Ware – Marine paints and coatings specialists and hardware supplier
  • James Hewitt, Tacktick - Wireless electronics
  • Andy Yeoman, Grapefruit Graphics – Custom bespoke graphics and art working
  • Scott Sandford, TS Marine – Engine installations and servicing
  • Rees Martin, BISMA – 6 metre class secretary and metre boat knowledge base

We look forward to seeing you there.

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